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2023 Map of Wilcox

Name: 2023 Topographic Map of Wilcox
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 2023
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 2023

About this map

Union Flat Creek and its many tributaries carve a complex drainage pattern across this portion of Whitman County, defining the agricultural landscape between Wilcox and the outskirts of Colfax. The terrain is characterized by broad flats and deep coulees, with Rebel Flat and Alkali Flat Creek illustrating the region's unique geography. High points are often accessed by a network of rural roads named for early settling families, including Aeschliman Rd, Kammerzell Rd, and Stevick Rd.

Human activity is concentrated around small hubs like Mockonema and the southern edge of the county seat. Near the southern border, Onecho Cem sits as a quiet landmark of local history just north of Penawawa Creek. Modern infrastructure is represented by the Port of Whitman Business Air Center, which utilizes the level ground of the plateau while the surrounding area remains dedicated to the rhythmic patterns of Pacific Northwest dryland farming.